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About Mines

Colorado School of Mines is a public R1 research university focused on applied science and engineering, producing the talent, knowledge and solutions to serve industry and benefit society – all to create a more prosperous future.
About Mines Overview
Academics

For more than 150 years, Mines has engineered a world of possibilities through world-class academics and hands-on learning that help you build real skills and set you up for career success.
Academics Overview
Research

As an R1 research university, Mines brings faculty, students and global partners together to engineer solutions that address the world's biggest scientific challenges and shape the future on Earth and beyond.
Research Overview
Student Experience

From orientation to graduation, the Mines student experience is built on connection, challenge and support, helping you feel at home, find your people and thrive personally and academically.
Student Experience Overview
Admission & Aid

At Mines, we work together to make sure a premier engineering education is within reach through personalized support and resources to help you join the Oredigger family and achieve all your academic dreams.
Admissions and Aid Overview

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Graduate Academics

Graduate Education Designed for Impact in Energy, Critical Minerals, Technology and Beyond

MS, PhD and certificates that plug you directly into Colorado’s innovation economy and industries shaping the future of energy, critical minerals, quantum technologies, advanced materials and more.

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Teaching Assistantships (TAs)

Teach, mentor and lead in the classroom while earning a competitive stipend and sharpening the communication skills industry and academia value most.

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Research Assistantships (RAs)

Work side-by-side with Mines faculty on cutting-edge, grant-funded research that accelerates your thesis and immerses you in real scientific and engineering discovery.

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Graduate Teaching Fellowships (GTFs)

Offers advanced doctoral students a chance to serve as instructor of record—gaining rare, resume-ready college teaching experience.

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Graduate Hourly Appointments

Build professional skills and earn supplemental income through flexible, part-time campus roles that support Mines’ academic and research operations.

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Graduate Fellowships

Prestigious, non-service awards that provide direct financial support—freeing you to focus fully on your research, studies and professional growth.

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Student Spotlight

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Mahzad Gholamian (Team Lead, Electrical Engineering), Garret Reader, Mykola Mazur, Mirali Seyedrezaei, and their mentor Dr. Omid Beik for winning the highly competitive NASA’s University Students Research Challenge

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